A polypharmacy risk prediction model for elderly patients based on sociodemographic and clinical factors.

Objective: Elderly people take increasing amounts of medication. The aim of our study was to determine the effects of different sociodemographic and clinical factors on polypharmacy and to develop a risk prediction model in outpatients aged 65 years and older.

Materials And Methods: Cross-sectional, observational, descriptive study of outpatients aged 65 years and older scheduled for a specialist visit.